Cooly Rocks On held in Coolangatta every year, is one of Australia's biggest nostalgia festivals and it just keeps getting bigger and better each year. Cooly Rocks On goes on for 5 days and is jam packed with events, live shows, contests, food, music, shopping, dancing and so much more. It really is a must-see … Continue reading Sewing Vogue 9100 for Cooly Rocks On!
Navigating Cultural Representation through Pinup Fashion Pinup fashion, with its bold colors, playful silhouettes, and emphasis on confidence, is a timeless style that empowers and celebrates all body types. But how can you incorporate this vibrant aesthetic into your wardrobe while staying true to your own cultural background? Here's how to achieve a stunning fusion of pinup flair and cultural pride, all … Continue reading Rock the Runway, Respect the Roots: Combining Pinup Fashion and Culture
Continuing on with my Cooly Rocks On Pinup Pageant sewing saga, find part one/day wear sewing post here, today we are met with part two and how I made my talent round outfit. What's the talent I did on stage you ask? Wallpapering. Yes, I did wallpapering for three minutes on stage at one of … Continue reading Sewing a Wallpaper House Dress for Cooly Rocks On Pinup Pageant
If you've seen a few of my previous posts or have been around my social media recently, you may have seen me post about the incredible weekend that was Cooly Rocks On for 2024. Part of this amazing retro event is the Pinup Pageant which has been dubbed the 'Viva Las Vegas pageant of Australia'. … Continue reading Sewing a Yellow Rose Liz Dress for Cooly Rocks On Pinup Pageant
Third times the charm right? It's been a while since I've done a Pinup Pageant Recap as I've taken a bit of a break for a little while due to burnout and mental health but why not get right back into the pageant world and partake in one of the biggest pinup pageants in Australia, … Continue reading Cooly Rocks On Pinup Pageant 2024 Recap
It's been a while since I've done a pinup pageant so as travel slowly begins to return to normal, I started keeping an eye out on what vintage events were being held around Australia. I remember seeing the Hot Rod and Customs Pinup Pageant last year and although I wished to apply, I couldn't quite … Continue reading Hot Rod and Customs Pinup Pageant 2022
A lot of people think that pageants can get really nasty and horrible; I suppose it can be true and I have heard my fair share of horror stories but I have also heard some lovely and uplifting stories of girls really supporting each other. For pinup pageants, and any other competition, there's a way … Continue reading Pinup Pageants Guide: Pageant Etiquette
Pageant day will always be a little bit stressful but if you get organised and pack early, you can eliminate some of the stress for yourself. After competing in a few pageants myself, I've come up with a system that really works for me which I hope will help you too when it comes to … Continue reading What to Pack for Pinup Pageant Day
And our next pinup pageant entrant is [INSERT YOUR NAME HERE]!!Your time has come, all that work, planning and practice has built up to this moment, you take a deep breath and walk out on stage. But what now? After all that planning, two main things can happen when you step out onstage; you go … Continue reading Pinup Pageant Guide: What to do on Stage
Many pinup pageants place an emphasis on poses as part of your routine on stage. This can seem a little daunting especially if you are new to the pinup pageant world so I hope today to share a few of my favourite poses, some tips and ideas to have you posing like a pro before … Continue reading Pinup Pageant Guide: Posing on Stage
During your pinup pageant planning process, you might come across an idea that will require a prop. On stage, props can be a little bit daunting, and can both help or hinder your performance. It's a fine line which I hope today's Pinup Pageant Guide instalment will help clear up and assist you. Props can … Continue reading Pinup Pageant Guide: Using Props on Stage
When it comes to pageants of any kind, your grooming is always very important. Pinup pageants generally don't give points for physical beauty, but some are awarded for hair and makeup mainly depending on how close to vintage it is. Of course, you may be thinking that you are not an amazing hair stylist and … Continue reading Pinup Pageant Guide: Planning your Hair and Makeup
They say first impressions are everything which is definitely true when it comes to pageants and planning your appearance. Your stage outfit can definitely effect your scoring, your performance and how your routine and story come across to the audience. It might feel relatively simple to just put on a fun outfit and go on … Continue reading Pinup Pageant Guide: Planning your Pageant Outfits
Righty-o! So you've now written your pinup bio, sent in your application and now it's time to start planning for pageant day. This is one of my favourite parts of any pageant; it gives you a chance to really get creative, get a bit silly and get creative. When it comes to planning, really lose … Continue reading Pinup Pageant Guide: How to Plan a Routine
Welcome to another instalment of Pinup Pageants 101. Now that we have learnt how to write a pinup bio, it is now time to send in your pageant submission. This process can be a bit daunting and of course, every submission process can be different that is today's topic. https://youtu.be/ySy5H5GpFYg Written Submission Section:The first bit … Continue reading Pinup Pageant Guide: Sending in Pinup Pageant Applications
Welcome to my new mini-blog series all about pinup pageants. I've been tinkering with this mini series for over a year and am excited to share it with you over the next few months. In this series, I will be breaking down everything you need to know to plan out, prepare for, rehearse and be … Continue reading Pinup Pageant Guide: Writing a Pinup bio
Now that the dust has settled on Pinup Doll Australia 2018, it's time for my final installment in this mini blog series. Packing for Sydney was really stressful but I made sure that each outfit had it's own checklist and large ziplock bag so I could put all the accessories inside and not forget anything. … Continue reading Pinup Doll Australia – The Final Installment
Perhaps you have just entered your first pinup pageants and your thinking, "what do I do now?!". Don't worry, here is a safe space for you to get some ideas on how to plan for your pageant. Figure out the Basics: When you entered the pageant, you would have had an idea of what type … Continue reading How to Plan for a Pinup Pageant